10 Months, 27 Days

An April weekend and we're making the most of our time together as a family. Saturday we took the dogs to the beach for a big, soggy romp.

Scout watches from the safety of her mama's back. There's nothing worse then being toppled and slimed by a couple of rowdy beach dogs.

The traditional hold-and-bend stick retrieving move made famous by baby toting dog owners everywhere.

Dogs and the chilly North Atlantic.

"Juice! Get your juice!"

"Oh you want country style... No juice for you!"

Who's the guy looking through my window?

Scout attempts her first rice from chopsticks maneuver. The clean-up crew stands at the ready.

Mama Mouse turns in captured pirate, Dread Baby Roberts, hoping for a hefty reward.

The great Dread Baby looks pleased after her team of rapscallion hounds break her out of the clink.